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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,214.61, 550,770.06 and 117,864.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,214.61, 550,770.06 and 117,864.21 is: 176,779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,214.61 : 550,770.06 = 117,864.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,214.61/550,770.06 = 117,864.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,214.61x = 550,770.06 × 117,864.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,214.61x = 64,916,078,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,078,013.55/367,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,779.67

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